Minimum wage hikes go into effect in 19 states — here’s where The flipping of the calendar brought with it increases in the minimum wage in select states across the country. Store Expansion News: December updateRetailers and restaurants alike made headlines to close out 2025 in December with store expansions and new formats. Bed Bath & Beyond names Marcus Lemonis as CEO; COO out The executive chairman of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has taken on an expanded role. Starbucks teams with social influencer 'MrBeast' in reality show Starbucks is joining an increasingly long line of retailers that have partnered with a viral online sensation who goes by the pseudonym "MrBeast." Placer.ai: Thrift stores, discount retailers, open-air malls lead 2025 holiday season Visits to retail and restaurant chains were both up year over year during the holiday season – despite lingering economic pressures. Amazon integrates instant meal shopping into browser-based Alexa model The latest version of the Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device, complete with meal planning and shopping features, is available via browser. Chick-fil-A ‘Newstalgia’ campaign includes new menu items, sweepstakes Chick-fil-A is making a big squawk for its 80th anniversary celebration. Fiserv: December small business sales increase to close out 2025 Late-season holiday shopping helped sales at small businesses rise in December. Consumer mobile commerce preferences are changing – here’s how A new survey sheds light on evolving trends in how shoppers interact with retailers using their mobile devices. 7 Brew hits 600 locations nationwide A fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain nearly doubled its footprint in 2025, reaching a store count milestone and debuting a new format. First Previous 197 198 199 200 201 Next Last
